There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the taxi from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Des Moines Rivertaxi
3h 35m$217–582Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines Rivercar 299.3 mi
5h 48m$52–74Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S / ...
9h 2m$159–215Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSP - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Des Moines Rivercar
6h 31m$81–456
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Des Moines River. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines River is 274 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Minneapolis to Des Moines River, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Des Moines River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Des Moines River is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Minneapolis to Des Moines River.
There are three+ hotels available in Des Moines River.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Des Moines River, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines River via Des Moines and Iowa City in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
American Class Taxi
- Phone
- +1 319-363-8294
- Website
- americanclasstaxi.com
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